Basic resume of
Cris J. Baker-Robins

[870] 424-2191
727 Thorn St.
Mountain Home, AR 72653-3101
United States

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Education/Seminars

Computer Aided Reporting, 1995 Associated Press

Instructor Certificate for Business Courses 1994 Arkansas State Board

Davenport College of Business 1984, Accounting/computer programming

Wheaton College Book Publish Seminar: 1992-1994

University of Wisconsin 1991-92 Fundamentals of Manuscript Editing


Honors Received

Arkansas Press Association - two awards; 1997; one award; 1996; two awards; 1995

Was considered for a Neiman Fellowship at Harvard University: 1996

Pulitzer Prize Nomination -- 1996

Third Coast Writers Conference 1992-94; invitation based on merit of submission


Associations

Boy Scouts of America
1996 - Date
Secretary/PR Director to Troop 84.
Thus far, have gone on several camping trips,
made banners and came up with fundraiser ideas.

Boy Scouts of America -- Cub Scouts
1991 - 1996

Assitant Cubmaster
Was very instrumental in fundraising projects and
coming up with creative activities.
Transferred to Boy Scouts in May, 1996


Civic

Member of the Arkansas Press Assocation 1995-1996
Newpaper In Education Project Coordinator 1996 & 1998
The Baxter Bulletin
Community Service Instructor -- Creative Writing 1994-date
Arkansas State University
Kalamazoo College



Theatre
1977 - 1994

Experience covers about 17 different theatrical productions from acting, directing, prop director, stage hand and public relations. Have also written an, as yet unpublished, three-act play.


Professional Experience

The Robins Agency, Mountain Home, AR
1996 - Date

Literary Agent/Editor

As a literary agent, I have over 45 clients whose work ranges from hard-core horror to fantasy/sci-fiction to children's work. Some of them are listed on the sample page, but most of them are not. For a list of client references e-mail your request to our office.

Robins & Associates, Kalamazoo, MI

1984 - 1993

President/CEO

Founded the agency in 1984 and was responsible for its growth into a multi-million dollar agency by 1993. Clients were specialty, regional businesses that had multi-locations.

WKZO - TV, Kalamazoo, MI

1979 - 1983

Accounting/traffic/production/news

Brought about many changes to the industry, including an FCC approved system for co-op billing. Worked under the notable John E Fetzer.



Personal

As a freelance writer, I have travelled extensively to New York City, Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, Memphis, Phoenix and Los Angeles. I have just returned from a trip to the San Francisco area. I am hoping to go to Australia in the spring of 1999.

What does this have to do with your position? As a traveller, I'm not afraid to take chances -- calculated risks, if you will. I moved from Michigan to Arkansas in 30 days -- and really didn't know where I was going. But it was a challenge, an adventure. I've built businesses from the ground up, then sold them and moved on. I stay only as long as I am needed. That may be a week or ten years.

As an award-winning journalist and published writer for over 18 years, I have the experience and talent you are looking for. Just fill out the form on my homepage, or e-mail me directly, and let's discuss the possibilities.


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Last page update: 28 March 1998